32: On Fate's Doorstep

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"...so, where exactly are you now?" Aizawa sighs.

"Just dropped Shouto off at his house," you reply, holding the phone up, while the call is set to speaker. "And now Kai is walking with me to the train station."

"I thought I told you he can't keep showing up after school unannounced to pick you up. I need to know these things in advance. I'm supposed to be there to supervise."

"That's why I called you. So that you can hear everything that's happening in real time. Kai, say hi to Aizawa!"

"Hello," Chisaki says, with little to no enthusiasm.

You chuckle. "Aizawa, you can't see it, but Kai is smiling right now. He must be excited to talk to you."

"That sounds like a lie if I've ever heard one. Anyway, don't hang up the call. You need to stay on the line with me until you make it to the train station. Actually-stay on the line all the way until you get home. I don't want your brother to get any funny ideas."

"It's nice to know you hold me in such high regard," Chisaki snorts.

"Sorry, am I, or am I not talking to a member of the yakuza right now?"

Chisaki doesn't respond to that, but the way he scowls, all pouty and annoyed, makes it almost impossible to hold back your laughter.

Even now, it's still hard to believe that you're able to do something like this. Chisaki holds one of your hands tightly in his as the two of you walk, side by side. Years ago, you gave up. You ran away, believing that he couldn't be changed. At least, not until you became strong enough to dare challenge him.

You look up at Chisaki with a bright smile, and despite Aizawa's incessant nagging over the phone, Chisaki smiles back at you without missing a beat.

It's not like you don't understand where Aizawa is coming from, but Chisaki really has kept his word all this time. He hasn't shown signs of obsession, violence, or otherwise dangerous inclinations. Plus, with Eri safe and sound by your side-Chisaki doesn't even know anything about her Quirk or the fact that she lives with you-it also means that he isn't developing any drugs. He isn't involved in any unsavory business. He belongs to the yakuza, yes, but he isn't a villain.

The fact that you were able to accomplish something like that makes you happier than you can put into words.

"Also, Chisaki," Aizawa mutters. "Don't think I'm not aware of the fact that you've been slipping [Name] money while I'm not paying attention. I already interrogated Mic, and he swore on his life it wasn't him."

"You're right," Chisaki replies with a shrug. "It was me."

"Kai!" you squeal, slapping him on the arm out of pure reflex. "Come on, don't do that! At least try to deny it!"

"Why should I? I'm not scared of him."

"But now it's going to be even harder to give me money in secret! Ugh! Stupid Kai!"

"I'm not stupid," Chisaki protests, and although you can't see it, Aizawa is rolling his eyes right now.

You continue walking for a while, with Aizawa occasionally chiming in over the phone, and Chisaki responding like a sassy teenager every so often. This is yet another thing you never imagined coming true, not in a million years. To think that a pro hero and a member of the Shie Hassaikai would be bickering back and forth like this... you really have left your mark on this world, huh?

"Aizawa, I can tell you're grumpy, so I'm gonna grab something for you from this convenience store," you say.

"I don't need anything," he snaps. There's a pause, only for his voice to get noticeably softer. "...wait. Check if they have eye drops. I'm running low."

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